Reproductive System Quiz

Question 1

From the ejaculatory duct, sperm cells travel directly into the _______________

Answer 1

prostatic part of the urethra.

Question 2

After ovulation, the follicle develops into a glandular structure called the

Answer 2

corpus luteum

Question 3

During the menstrual cycle, the time between the ending of menses and ovulation is called the

Answer 3

follicular phase.

Question 4

Sperm complete their maturation process and become fertile as they move through the

Answer 4

epididymis

Question 5

Sperm production begins in the

Answer 5

seminiferous tubules.

Question 6

Spermatogenesis differs from mitosis because the resulting cells have -_______ the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

Answer 6

only half

Question 7

The average menstrual cycle is

Answer 7

28 days

Question 8

The hormone responsible for ovulation is

Answer 8

LH

Question 9

The hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg is

Answer 9

progesterone

Question 10

The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

Answer 10

endometrium.

Question 11

The primary reproductive organs, also called gonads, are__________ , which are responsible for producing the egg and sperm cells.

Answer 11

the ovaries and testes

Question 12

The production of testosterone in the interstitial cells is stimulated by

Answer 12

luteinizing hormone (LH).

Question 13

Which of these structures contributes the greatest percentage to semen?

Answer 13

seminal vesicles